Dominion Virginia Converts Power Station to Waste to Energy

The conversion of the Altavista Power Station from coal fuel is the first of three that the Richmond, Va.-based utility plans by the end of this year, Dominion said in a news release. The company expects to spend $165 million for the conversions in Altavista, Hopewell and Southampton County.

The facilities will use as fuel primarily tree tops and branches that remain unused from timbering operations.

After conversion Dominion expects the three 51-megawatt power stations to operate continuously and provide enough electricity for 12,500 households.

Beginning Aug. 15, about 34,000 residents living within city limits will receive either the larger, two-wheeled cart or a 64-gallon version, depending on available outdoor space. Once the new program is launched, residents can dispose of all recyclable material at once, every other week....More